Argentina – T-6C+ Texan aircraftWASHINGTON, Aug 3, 2016 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible ForeignMilitary Sale to Argentina for T-6C+ Texan aircraft, training, and support. The estimated cost is $300 million.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of thispossible sale on July 29, 2016.The Government of Argentina has requested a possible sale of twenty-four (24) T-6C+ Texan trainer aircraft,spare engines, initial spare parts, support equipment, communications equipment, studies and surveys, contractlogistics support and technical services, aircraft technical publications, aircraft ferry and support, life supportequipment, initial maintenance training, initial pilot training, follow-on training, alternate mission equipment,Air Force Materiel Command services and travel, unclassified minor modifications and engineering changeproposals, ground-based training system, operational flight trainer (OFT) and OFT spare parts. The estimatedvalue is $300 million.This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping toimprove the security of a major non-NATO ally. This potential sale will provide additional opportunities forbilateral engagements and further strengthen the bilateral relationship between the United States and Argentina.The Argentine military has embarked on an ambitious path toward modernizing its military materiel. Theproposed sale will revitalize Argentina's capability to train its pilots and fulfill border control missions,especially along its porous northern border. The Argentine Air Force (AAF) will use the enhanced capability toredevelop a professional pilot corps and as a deterrent to illicit activity. The AAF is very experienced workingwith the Pratt & Whitney PT6 family of engines which they currently have on their T-34, King Air, and CessnaCaravan aircraft. Given the logistical commonalities with the aircraft already in its fleet, the AAF will be ableto support and field the new T-6C+s.The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.The prime contractor will be Beechcraft Defense Company, LLC, of Wichita, Kansas. The purchaser requestedoffsets. At this time, agreements are undetermined and will be defined in negotiations between the purchaserand contractor.Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government orcontractor representatives to Argentina. The AAF plan is to initially train a cadre of mechanics in in the UnitedStates, then a larger group in country via military training teams.There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. This notice of a potential sale is required by law and does not mean the sale has been concluded

United Arab Emirates - Munitions, Sustainment, and SupportWASHINGTON, Jul 19, 2016 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible ForeignMilitary Sale to the United Arab Emirates for munitions, sustainment, and support. The estimated cost is $785million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress ofthis possible sale on July 15, 2016.The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) requests approval to procure seven thousand sevenhundred (7,700) GBU-10 guidance kits with seven thousand seven hundred (7,700) Mk-84/BLU-117 bombs,five thousand nine hundred forty (5,940) GBU-12 guidance kits with five thousand nine hundred forty (5,940)Mk-82/BLU-111 bombs, five hundred (500) GBU-31V1 guidance kits with five hundred (500) Mk-84/BLU-117 bombs, five hundred (500) GBU-31V3 guidance kits with five hundred (500) BLU-109 bombs, andfourteen thousand six hundred forty (14,640) FMU-152 fuzes. This sale also includes non-MDE munitionsitems. The total estimated value of MDE is $740 million. The overall total estimated value is $785 million.This proposed sale contributes to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping theUAE remain an active member of the OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE (OIR) coalition working to defeatthe Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). These munitions will sustain the UAE’s efforts and support akey partner that remains an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.The proposed sale provides the UAE additional precision guided munitions to meet current and future threats.The UAE continues to provide host-nation support of vital U.S. forces stationed at Al Dhafra Air Base andplays a vital role in supporting U.S. regional interests. The UAE was a valued partner and active participant inOPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF), OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF), OPERATIONUNIFIED PROTECTOR (OUP), and now is a valued partner in OIR coalition operations.The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.The UAE will have no difficulties absorbing these munitions into its inventory.The munitions will be sourced through procurement and the contractor determined during contract negotiations.There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.There are no additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives anticipated to be stationed in the UAE asa result of this potential sale.There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.This notice of a potential sale is required by law and does not mean the sale has been concluded.All questions regarding this proposed Foreign Military Sale should be directed to the State Department's Bureauof Political Military Affairs, Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, pm-cpa@state.gov.

The Government of Iraq-AC-208 Sustainment, Logistics, and Spares SupportWASHINGTON, Jun 14, 2016 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible ForeignMilitary Sale to the Government of Iraq for AC-208 sustainment, logistics, and spares support. The estimatedcost is $181 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifyingCongress of this possible sale today.The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of a five-year sustainment package for its AC/RC-208fleet that includes: operational, intermediate, and depot-level maintenance; spare parts; component repair;publication updates; maintenance training; and logistics. Also included in this sale are Contract LogisticsServices (CLS), training services, and Contract Engineering Services. There is no MDE associated with thispossible sale. The total overall estimated value is $181 million.The purchase of this sustainment package will allow the Iraqi Air Force (IqAF) to continue to operate its fleet ofeight C-208 light attack and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft beyond the June 2016end of its existing CLS contract. Limited IqAF maintenance capability necessitates continued CLS. Ultimately,the goal is for the IqAF to become self-sufficient in the areas of aircraft maintenance and logistics training. Iraqwill have no difficulty absorbing this support.The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security goals of the United States byhelping to improve a critical capability of the Iraq Security Forces in defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and theLevant.The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.The principal contractors will be Orbital ATK in Falls Church, Virginia, and Flight Safety International inFlushing, New York. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government orcontractor representatives to Iraq.There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to theGovernment of Iraq.This notice of a potential sale is required by law and does not mean the sale has been concluded.All questions regarding this proposed Foreign Military Sale should be directed to the State Department's Bureauof Political Military Affairs, Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, pm-cpa@state.gov.